Financial Assistant

LT Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

LT Talent is assisting a beauty and personal care brand in recruiting a highly organised Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance across UK, Ireland and USA entities. The role covers transaction processing, ledgers, VAT, stock and e-commerce accounting, and month-end administration.

The successful candidate will have hands-on Sage 50 Accounts experience, a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage high volumes of transactions accurately in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounts, bookkeeping or finance.
• Sage 50 Accounts experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT and returns processes.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-currency accounting.
• Experience with online marketplaces, inventory/stock accounting and landed costs.
• FMCG/retail/e-commerce exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting across multiple entities (purchases, sales, journals, GL).
• Process supplier and customer invoices, credits and payments with accuracy.
• Perform reconciliations for bank, cards, suppliers and customers.
• Support online sales channel accounting and related settlements.
• Assist with month-end/year-end processes and financial schedules.
• Prepare information for VAT, audits and internal reporting.

Skills

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA/ACA (part-qualified)

Qualified by relevant experience

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re partnering exclusively with an established but fast-growing beauty and personal care brand who are looking for a highly organised Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function across their UK, Ireland and USA entities.

This is a hands-on role covering transaction processing, purchase and sales ledgers, bank and credit card entries, e-commerce accounting, VAT, stock and inventory accounting, month-end support and financial administration.

The successful candidate must have strong hands-on experience with Sage 50 Accounts and be confident processing a high volume of financial transactions accurately and efficiently.

Sage 50 experience is mandatory for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions across multiple entities, including purchase and sales ledger, expenses, banking, credit cards, journals and general ledger postings.
• Process supplier and customer invoices, credits and payments, maintain accurate account records, and resolve discrepancies and account queries in a timely manner.
• Complete regular bank, credit card, supplier and customer reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding or unmatched transactions.
• Support accounting for online sales channels, including reconciliation of sales, fees, refunds, settlements and associated costs against accounting and banking records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, balance sheet reconciliations, financial schedules and audit preparation.
• Support VAT and other statutory accounting requirements, including the preparation and reconciliation of information for returns and import-related transactions.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset, inventory and costing records, supporting stock reconciliations, manufacturing costs, landed costs and inventory adjustments.
• Prepare financial information, reports and analysis to support management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, profitability and wider commercial decision‑making.
• Maintain well‑organised financial records and supporting documentation, ensuring a clear audit trail and compliance with internal processes and deadlines.
• Work closely with finance, operations and other internal teams, as well as suppliers and customers, to resolve queries, improve processes and ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounts, bookkeeping or finance role, with strong hands‑on Sage 50 Accounts experience (essential).
• Strong knowledge of double‑entry bookkeeping, purchase/sales/general ledger and day‑to‑day accounting processes.
• Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations, month‑end procedures, journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Good understanding of UK VAT and experience supporting VAT return preparation.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes and deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Full‑time, on‑site Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm.
• AAT qualified, part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or qualified by relevant experience.
• Experience in FMCG, retail, beauty, manufacturing or e-commerce environments.
• Experience with multi‑entity or multi‑currency accounting and international transactions.
• Exposure to online marketplaces, inventory/stock accounting, manufacturing costs and landed cost calculations.
• Experience with import VAT processes and related accounting.

Interested?

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicity, genders, ages, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities.